Police Initiate Coroner’s Inquest Following Discovery of Body in Waimea

Police Initiate Coroner’s Inquest Following Discovery of Body in Waimea

Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation following the discovery of a decomposed body in Waimea on Tuesday morning, June 30, 2026.

At 9:29 a.m., South Kohala patrol officers responded to a report of a body in a stream near the 65-1200 block of Kawaihae Road.

Upon arrival, officers located a body in a shallow stream near the intersection of Kawaihae Road and Hawaiʻi Belt Road. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition. At this time, police do not suspect foul play.

An autopsy has been ordered to determine the decedent’s identity, sex, and cause of death. Positive identification is pending.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Detective Cacique Melendez of the Area II Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 326-4646, extension 3262, or by email at cacique.melendez@hawaiipolice.gov.

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

Police Initiate Coroner’s Inquest Following Discovery of Body in Waimea

Like this:

What do you feel about this?

It Took 40 Years, But This Children’s Book Just Became an Overnight Bestseller

Makana Eyre: Returning Indigenous Remains A Top Priority For Schatz Hawaiʻi U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz is pressing academic institutions to follow federal law regarding remains and cultural objects.

Wastewater In Lava Fields: Delayed Fix Costs Big Island $1K Daily After a legal settlement, Hawaiʻi County agreed to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant beginning in March. Now the project is four months overdue and the county could face a hefty fine.

Safe Routes to Schools Project to Start on Kīlauea Avenue

After Three Days Trapped in Mud, Missing Woman Saved Thanks to a Split Second Change of Plans

Kirstin Downey: Warfare Came Quickly To The Hawaiian Islands The writings of a Scottish botanist document the battlefield tactics in use by Kamehameha and others after the arrival of Capt. Cook.

Hawaiʻi Bets Millions That Students Will Eat Way More Eggs The Agribusiness Development Corp. is closing in on a $4.7 million land purchase in Wahiawā for a highly specialized facility to crack eggs.

Residents blast STVRs legislation; commission defers action

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

It Took 40 Years, But This Children’s Book Just Became an Overnight Bestseller

Makana Eyre: Returning Indigenous Remains A Top Priority For Schatz Hawaiʻi U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz is pressing academic institutions to follow federal law regarding remains and cultural objects.

Wastewater In Lava Fields: Delayed Fix Costs Big Island $1K Daily After a legal settlement, Hawaiʻi County agreed to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant beginning in March. Now the project is four months overdue and the county could face a hefty fine.

FOURTEEN ENDANGERED MISSING CHILDREN SAFELY RECOVERED ON OʻAHU DURING MULTIAGENCY OPERATION SHINE THE LIGHT VII

MAKING WAVES FOR WORLD OCEAN DAY Community Engagement Shines at Statewide Coastal Kuleana Cleanup

Kona HI-PAL Keiki Poke Contest a Tasty Success

Safe Routes to Schools Project to Start on Kīlauea Avenue